Vigeland Park is the world's largest sculpture park dedicated to the work of a single artist, and an ode to one man's obsession with the human form. The park displays over 200 sculptures fashioned from granite, bronze and wrought iron by the Norwegian artist, Gustav Vigeland, created over a period of 20 years from 1924 to 1943. In fact, the park itself was designed by the famed sculptor and is actually a mammoth installation in Frogner Park. Vigeland's work varies from depictions of humans engaged in everyday tasks, to more symbolic and abstract works like The Monolith, a 14.12-meter (46.33-foot) high sculpture composed of 121 human figures intended to represent the human desire to reach out to the divine. Other notable sculptures include The Wheel of Life and The Fountain. Although each is a masterpiece in its own right, the interplay with the layout and architecture of the park creates a whole that is more amazing than the sum of its parts. Today, Vigeland Park is one of Oslo's most popular attractions, visited by over one million tourists each year.
Cette ancienne résidence royale est située au cur de Forteresse Akershus. Les visiteurs parcourent les vieux couloirs et sentent le défilement des siècles. Le château a été restauré et est aujourd'hui utilisé pour des fonctions officielles. Visitez le mausolée royal où le roi Haakon VII et Olav V sont enterrés avec la Reine Maud et Märtha. Ceux qui souhaitent terminer leur excursion dans le même style de cadre historique peuvent dîner au Restaurant Gamle Raadhus, Café Engebret ou à l'intime Celsius.
La bibliothèque principale de la ville a été fondée il y a plus de 200 ans, quand Carl Deichman légua sa vaste collection de livres à la ville. Vous trouverez l'immeuble de la librairie non loin du Trefoldighetskirken et des bureaux du gouvernement. La bibliothèque est à quelques minutes à pied du centre-ville.
Ouvert en 1993, ce musée moderne propose une série d'expositions temporaires et permanentes par des artistes norvégiens et internationaux de l'ère de l'après-guerre. La collection permanente inclut la sculpture de Anselm Kieferen la Grande Prêtresse/Zweistromland, une bibliothèque immense avec 126 livres fait de plomb et l'une des pièces les plus connues de Damien Hirst, Mère et Enfant Désunis. Des visites guidées ont lieu tous les week-ends à 13h. Le musée a une petite boutique à l'entrée.
Situated within the walls of the beautiful Akershus Fortress in an over 300 year-old, half-timbered house, this permanent exhibition takes you through the history of the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II. Small models of many of the encounters, particularly during 1940, along with many authentic photos, equipment, and documents from the war-torn era are on display as well. Guided tours for groups are available if booked ahead of time.
The Museum of Science and Technology exhibits Norway's historical development from a society based on agriculture to one grounded in industry, with a focus on technological development. Exhibits include Norway's first car, tram, and plane. The second floor is devoted to the development of telecommunications. A section in the basement encourages children of all ages to create their own scientific experiments. The Klima X exhibit showcases the effects of global warming by having visitors don rubber boots and stand as a ten-centimeter-tall sheet of water covers the floor. The museum contains a good souvenir shop and café.
In winter, cross-country skiing Christians can drop in for services at this sporty student chapel at Slaktern. In the summer, the same goes for cyclists. Commissioned by the Norwegian Christian Students' Association, the chapel was designed by architect Kathinca Lexow and consecrated in 1933, and can seat up to 400 people. It was built in timber up to the cornice, and the rest consists of upright wooden panels. The belfry is 12 meters (40 feet) tall, decorated with a wrought-iron cross. Unless you are an early bird who can get here in time for services, you have the option of spending the night before at the neighboring cabin, where meals are served too. To get here you can take the Srkedalen bus and then cover the last stretch on foot or a bicycle. In the winter you can ski here using Frognerseteren as point of departure.
Consecrated by the Bishop of Fulham on 27 July 1884, St Edmund's looks like a miniature cathedral tightly squeezed between drab plastered facades that take on monstrous proportions beside it. The Neo-Gothic building has stained glass windows and was designed by architect Paul Due. The Church is open to people from any country and any Christian denomination, and encourages its members to play an active part in congregational life. There is even a Time & Talents form to be filled when you want to become a member. Most Sundays during Service there is a Junior Church (age under 11) and childcare facilities in the crypt. Activities include an excellent choir, concerts, a Student Group with weekly meetings and a monthly Ladies' Guild. Services are followed by light refreshments and social fellowship meetings.
Vigeland Park is the world's largest sculpture park dedicated to the work of a single artist, and an ode to one man's obsession with the human form. The park displays over 200 sculptures fashioned from granite, bronze and wrought iron by the Norwegian artist, Gustav Vigeland, created over a period of 20 years from 1924 to 1943. In fact, the park itself was designed by the famed sculptor and is actually a mammoth installation in Frogner Park. Vigeland's work varies from depictions of humans engaged in everyday tasks, to more symbolic and abstract works like The Monolith, a 14.12-meter (46.33-foot) high sculpture composed of 121 human figures intended to represent the human desire to reach out to the divine. Other notable sculptures include The Wheel of Life and The Fountain. Although each is a masterpiece in its own right, the interplay with the layout and architecture of the park creates a whole that is more amazing than the sum of its parts. Today, Vigeland Park is one of Oslo's most popular attractions, visited by over one million tourists each year.
This attractive destination is a must-visit! Oscarsborg Festning's stunning structure carries with it important history and military heritage. The venue is also used for important seminars, conventions, events and conferences. This tourist attraction is definitely a worth a sight! Call ahead for more information.